OBITUARIES

Margaret Ann Salin (Nelson)

Margaret Ann Salin (Nelson)

Jul 5, 2019

Age 87, of Circle Pines, passed away on July 5, 2019.​She was born in Cherry, MN to Wilhart & Ann (née Tamminen) Nelson on July 19, 1931.​Preceded in death by husband, Ken; and sister, June Bertani.​Survived by children, Carol, Brian (Laurie), Elaine (Timothy) Olds, John (Krista); grandchildren, Samantha, Jeff, Luke, Jason, J.T., Justin; great grandson, Cole; and siblings, Donald (Lois)...

Rita T. Dunbar

Rita T. Dunbar

Jul 4, 2019

Age 89, of Big Lake, formerly of St. Paul.​Passed away on July 4, 2019.  Preceded in death by husband, John; daughter, Mary Beth; granddaughter, Amy; sister, Florence; & son-in-law, James Terrio.  Survived by children, Linda (David) Nichols, Kathleen (Mark) Lewis, Margaret Terrio, Mark (Judy), Lisa (Larry) Heimerl; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathleen, John, Judy; many other family & friends....

Eugene J. Woehrle

Eugene J. Woehrle

Jul 4, 2019

Age 85, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 4, 2019. Preceded by sister, Patricia Mankowski. Survived by wife, Laura; children, John (Karen), Daniel (Lynn), Kathleen (Thomas) Goad, Michael (Sue), David (Lori), Joseph (Mary Kay), Patricia (John) Wong, Thomas (Melissa); 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and siblings, Janet Ristine, Betty Jeans, Wally (Jo) &...

Ralph Peter Odegard

Ralph Peter Odegard

Jul 3, 2019

Ralph was a faithful member of New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN.​He was the youngest child of Peter & Myrtle Odegard; and also preceded in death by sister, Ruth.​Memorial service 10 AM Sunday, July 21 at New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, 180 County Rd. F, Shoreview, MN​Interment: 11 AM Tuesday, July 16 at Woodland Hills Memorial Park, 1605 Woodland Ave.,...

Sylvia C. Kohls

Sylvia C. Kohls

Jul 3, 2019

Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019.  ​Preceded in death by husband, Robert.   Survived by daughter, Candy (Hardi Wangsabesari); son, Robert J. (Nikkie); grandchildren, Morgan Hollis (John Woo) and Tod Hollis (Caitlyn Wahl); other relatives and friends.   Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, July 11 at ROSEVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1215 W. Roselawn Ave., Roseville.  Interment Roselawn Cemetery. ...

Doris M. Cloutier

Doris M. Cloutier

Jul 1, 2019

Age 96, of Minneapolis, passed away July 1, 2019​Preceded in death by husband, Alcide; sons, David, Dennis, and Thomas; daughter-in-law, Eleanor; infant granddaughter, Tanya; and brother, Glenn Becker. Survived by daughter, Suzanne (Bill) Sullivan; sons, Fr. Timothy and Steven (Chelly); brothers, Roger and David Becker; sister, Carol Brown; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, July...

Angelita "Angie" Lammers

Angelita "Angie" Lammers

Jul 1, 2019

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother​Age 79, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully July 1, 2019. Preceded in death by sister, Anita Moreno. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Andrea) Cortez, Brian (Rebecca) Cortez, Mark Cortez (Lisa Goetsch), Rick Cortez, and Christina Lammers; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Tom and John Cortez; special friend, Jorge; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Angie was a very loving woman...

Bernardine Bryniarski

Bernardine Bryniarski

Jun 27, 2019

(Nee Smieja) Age 93 of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Peter; and brothers, Paul, Angelo, Donald, Jerome, Bobby and David.  Survived by daughters, Debbie (Michael) Erickson, Susie Bryniarski; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike), Megan (Lynn); great-grandchildren, Jackson, Zachary and Ruby; and countless nieces and nephews.  “Mrs. B” was a long-time employee of St. Paul Public...

Alvin “Junior” Gohl

Alvin “Junior” Gohl

Jun 26, 2019

Age 94, of St. Paul 

Passed away on June 26, 2019; he was born March 19, 1925 in Comstock, Wisconsin.​

Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Norma; sister, Irene Lois Brue; and many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday, June 29 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral...

Jeanne T. Averbeck

Jeanne T. Averbeck

Jun 25, 2019

Age 85, of Roseville. Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents, Catherine and George Jandl. Survived by children, Robin (Brian) Belisle, Rhonda (Steve) Johnson, and Tim (Sherry) Averbeck; along with 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Janette Reinhardt.  Mass of Christian Burial 3:30 PM Monday, July 8 at MARIAN CENTER CHAPEL, 200 Earl St., St. Paul. Visitation...

Nickolas Alan Wojcik

Nickolas Alan Wojcik

Jun 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 25, 2019. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Edwin “Sonny” Miller. Survived by his parents, Linda Wojcik (Mike Evgen) and Mark Wojcik (Chris Bogut); sister, Jenel Wojcik; grandparents, Edna Miller and Tom & Jean Wojcik; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  Nick was adventurous, curious, and fun-loving; he threw himself into everything that he did. We...

Paul M. Kelnberger

Paul M. Kelnberger

Jun 25, 2019

Beloved Husband Father and Grandfather

Age 75 of St. Paul, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 25, 2019. 

Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy. 

Survived by wife of 52 years, Kate; children, John (Emily), Connie Koppenhaver, Susan Kelnberger; grandchildren, Jo, Jack, Will, and Fritz; sisters, Joanne (Tony) Mueller and Janet (Bill) Heaver; brother, David (Maggie).

Celebration of Life...

Elizabeth "Betty" Geisen

Elizabeth "Betty" Geisen

Jun 24, 2019

In Memory of  Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Joan St. Lawrence-Geisen​Elizabeth “Betty” Mary St. Lawrence, born November 22, 1922 in St. Paul and passed away on June 24th, 2019 in St. Paul, at the age of 96.  Betty went to Assumption Elementary Catholic School, where she met long time friend, Marcella.  She went to Washington High School and then graduated from Mechanic...

Gretchen Anderson

Gretchen Anderson

Jun 22, 2019

Age 63, of Lino Lakes.​Preceded in death by parents, Don & Allene; and sister, Kris.  Survived by husband, Jon Jensen; daughter, Allie Jensen; sister, Karla; and brother, Andy.  Gretchen loved her faith, family, friends, her pets, the cabin, and the Gophers.  Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, June 27 at INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL...

Steven C. Nyhus

Steven C. Nyhus

Jun 21, 2019

Beloved Husband, Father & Papa Age 61, of Lino Lakes, passed away on June 21, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Stanley; and grandparents, Pop & Weez.  Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Tyler (Maria) & Gina (Eric Campbell); granddaughters, Isabelle, Ava & Veda; mother, Marylou; and siblings, Craig, Cindy, Dave & Diane.  Funeral service 1 PM...

Ronald J. Mickus

Ronald J. Mickus

Jun 21, 2019

Age 90, of St. Paul​Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; daughter, Lynn Wolfe; and son, Wayne. Survived by children, Deb (Larry) Hudella, Ron Jr. (Jean), Jim (Julie), and Jerry (Angie); 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2:00 PM Thursday, June 27 at ROSELAWN CEMETERY CHAPEL, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Visitation 1-2 PM Thursday 6/27 at Roselawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Eileen VanHeel

Eileen VanHeel

Jun 21, 2019

Age 92 Passed away on June 21, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Norbert; and son, Ron. Survived by daughters, Sandy Olson (Craig) and JoAnn McDonnell; grandchildren, Dan (Kelley) Olson, Lisa (Paul) Ruedy, and Amy Betz; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Dylan, Lily, Andi, and Brady.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, June 27 at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 380 E. Little Canada Rd,...

Dennis Lee Schlueter

Dennis Lee Schlueter

Jun 19, 2019

Age 63, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Janet; father, Elmer ”Buddy”; brother, Dale; niece, Sherri; and step-daughter, April.​Survived by mother, Geraldine “Geri”; sisters, Diane (Jim) Solmonson and Lori (Basil) Luing; stepsons, Duane Fisher and Mike Fisher; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Dennis retired from General Mills. Funeral service at 1:00...

Lorraine Purvis

Lorraine Purvis

Jun 19, 2019

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Age 93 Passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Richie; infant son, grandson and parents.  Survived by son, Richard (Sue); daughters, Mary Kay (Charles) Kaphing, Nancy (Lind) Arntson & Shirley (Ray) Dell; grandchildren, Rick, Jessica, Brad, Dan, Amanda, Amy, Tina and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Aliya, Lacy, Marek, McKinley and Hunter; brother, Robert Grabowski; special cousins,...

Nicholas G. Pappas

Nicholas G. Pappas

Jun 18, 2019

Survived by loving parents, Cynthia Crosby and Lou Pappas; daughter, Nina; brothers, Greg and Phil; sisters, Christina, Danielle, and Georgette; many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Monday, June 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St., at County Rd B.

Graveside service to be held at 10 AM Tuesday, June 25 at...